Avoid the Sugar Blues

(March 15, 2013) When we first got married, my husband’s habit was to drink a 16-ounce glass of orange juice for breakfast.  To that we added pancakes with maple syrup.  During my honeymoon year I found that by ten o’clock in the morning I was nauseous and sweating.  After weeks of these episodes, off I […]

Let the sunshine in

(March 15, 2013) How much of the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D3, do we need to maintain optimum health? The major biological function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones. It promotes bone mineralization in concert […]

Rockwall Mayor’s Message: Getting to the heart of the matter

(ROCKWALL-March 14, 2013) February has come and gone, but I wanted to share with you what a big fan I am of the second month of the year. How can you not love a month that has a holiday devoted to love?!  But Valentine’s Day isn’t the only reason I’m partial to February. It’s when […]

’19 Reasons’ to be screened for colon cancer

Free luncheon, program presented by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall (ROCKWALL-March 13, 2013) In recognition of  Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital is presenting “19 Reasons” from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at Nineteen by Zanatas, Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. RSVP by Friday, March 15 to Melanie Mayfield at 469-698-1534 […]

Texas Health Presbyterian offers summer volunteer opportunities

High school students encouraged to apply  (ROCKWALL-March 31, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall will offer a new student volunteer program this summer.  The program, which provides opportunities to learn about a variety of hospital-related service lines, is open to excellent and outgoing students who are at least 16 years of age. Applications are available at […]

Heath Mayor’s Message: City Update

(HEATH-March 10, 2013) A tremendous amount of work is underway to ensure Heath continues to be a premier community in the DFW Metroplex.  From the City Council members and staff to our volunteers serving on boards or commissions, we are benefiting from the expertise and dedication of many people who care about our hometown. As we […]

Rockwall Chamber welcomes Camp Gladiator

(ROCKWALL-March 9, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Camp Gladiator. Camp Gladiator is the leader in group fitness with award-winning outdoor fitness camps lead by the top and most experienced trainers. These camps are 4 weeks on and 1 week off all year round. There are six […]

Lake Pointe critical care director is D Mag’s Excellence in Nursing finalist

(ROWLETT-March 8, 2013) Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett would like to congratulate Trish Batsell, the director of critical care services, on her achievement as a D Magazine 2013 Excellence in Nursing finalist in the intensive care category. The Excellence in Nursing nominees are those who have gone above and beyond in their profession. Batsell has worked with […]

JER Chilton YMCA to host Lunch & Learn, Healthy Kids Day

YMCA offers FREE Lunch & Learn on family nutrition for Blue Ribbon News readers (ROCKWALL – March 2, 2013) March is National Nutrition Month, so this is a great time to focus on individual and family nutrition.  One of the most important aspects of a wellness program, whether you are trying to be fit, avert […]

How to study for math tests

How to study for math tests

Experts share strategies ‘mathletes’ can count on  One of the most common questions asked by students is how to study and prepare for math tests. More often than not, these “Mathletes” also suffer from test anxiety, which leads them to believe that no matter how much they study, they won’t perform well on the test. […]